Formed: 1991
From:
Quebec City, Quebec,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Kataklysm News
Below is our complete Kataklysm news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Six Feet Under Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Veteran death metal band Six Feet Under have released “Mutilated Corpse In The Woods” as the latest single from their upcoming 15th studio album, “Next To Die.”
Longtime core members—and Cannibal Corpse alumni—Chris Barnes and Jack Owen continue to lead the group, with Owen offering some insight into the origins of this second advance single: More...
Six Feet Under Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Veteran death metal outfit Six Feet Under will release their 15th studio album, “Next To Die,” on April 24th via Metal Blade Records. The first of the record’s twelve tracks to surface is “Unmistakable Smell Of Death,” which is now streaming alongside a lyric video.
The album was co-produced by the band’s core duo of vocalist Chris Barnes and guitarist Jack Owen, while Mark Lewis — known for his work with Whitechapel and Cannibal Corpse — handled mixing and mastering duties.
Owen said of the creative process: More...
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Kataklysm Leads A Death Metal Charge In London
Death metal is quite a strange genre when you think about it. No one can deny that it changed metal music forever, taking on the intensity of thrash and transforming it into something more aggressive, ferocious and altogether beastly. Yet, as influential as it is, few get to really stand out. It's perhaps the most overcrowded of all metal sub-genres, but nonetheless, the cream rises to the top and in Islington, North London tonight, fans got to witness three of the very best to have every done it ply their trade.
Norway's reputation in metal is always very much focused on the infamous black metal scene, but they have always had a strong death metal presence too. There have been a number of groups which come highly recommended, but one that has always been one of the first names on people's lips is Kristiansand's own, Blood Red Throne. Only two months ago, they released their latest album, "Siltskin," their second with vocalist Sindre Wathne Johnsen, who only joined in 2023, so it's an exciting time to catch the Scandinavian veterans. This being my first time seeing Blood Red Throne, I can't compare their performance to previous lineups, but I can tell you that they meant business and straight away, they got the party started, egging on the crowd as they appropriately launched into, "Unleashing Hell."
While it was a relatively small crowd at the Academy tonight, though by no means empty, everyone was in a great mood and were very receptive towards Blood Red Throne, chanting their name frequently throughout the set. Of course, being an opening act, they had a fairly short stage time, but nonetheless were able to fit in some favourites, with "Itika" from the "Imperial Congregation" record going down particularly well. Their latest offering was also represented with "Beneath The Means" and "Vermicular Heritage," before the curtain came down, metaphorically, with "Smite." Though their time was short, their impact was huge and Blood Red Throne delivered a hell of a performance. More...
Kataklysm Announces 2026 European Tour With Vader
In 2026, Kataklysm will be coming back to Europe for a massive headline tour across 32 cities! Accompanied by Vader and Blood Red Throne, fans can expect to be served some of the most explosive extreme metal nights! Speaking on the tour, Vader said:
"We are so excited to announce a huge Kataklysm, Vader, Blood Red Throne tour in Europe in February/March 2026 !!! A VERY special live set will be prepared for this massive trip."
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Premiere New Single “The Rabbit Hole”
Canadian death metal band Kataklysm have released a visualizer for their latest single, “The Rabbit Hole.” The track features a guest appearance by Clemens “Ardek” Wijers of symphonic death metal group Carach Angren. The recording sessions for this new release were produced, mixed, and mastered by Kataklysm guitarist Jean-François Dagenais.
Frontman Maurizio Iacono shared the following remarks: More...
Septicflesh Premiere New Single & Music Video
Greek symphonic death metal titans Septicflesh have unexpectedly dropped a new EP, "Amphibians," digitally via Nuclear Blast. This four-track release includes the title track, which has been accompanied by a newly unveiled animated music video. Fans looking for a physical copy can get their hands on the LP/CD version when it arrives on March 14th.
“Amphibians” track-list: More...
Septicflesh Premiere New Music Video
Greek symphonic death metal titans Septicflesh have unveiled a music video for their track "Psychohistory", drawn from their 2022 album, "Modern Primitive." Producer Sotirios Vagenas directed the clip.
As the band looks ahead to an exciting 2025, their upcoming North American tour promises to deliver their signature live intensity. Here’s the itinerary for the run: More...
Ex Deo Premiere New Single & Lyric Video
Ex Deo has announced their upcoming EP, Year Of The Four Emperors, set for release on January 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music. The first single, “Vespasian,” has just been unveiled, accompanied by a lyric video. This four-track EP delves into the tumultuous events of AD 69, exploring the reigns of Roman Emperors Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian.
Fronted by Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono, the Roman Empire-inspired symphonic death metal band shared the following about the track: More...
Brutal Assault Announces First Bands For 2025
Last year's Brutal Assault line-up was one for the ages. The festival organizers have their work cut out for them but they are already off to a good start with Asphyx, Grave and Kataklysm (Special Set).
Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 6-9, 2025.
Festival passes are available HERE! More...
Allegaeon Premiere New Single & Music Video
A fresh standalone track named “Iridescent” from technical melodic death metal outfit Allegaeon was released online today. This track serves as a companion to last October’s “Inhumation”. Accompanying the release is a video directed by K. Hunter Lamar. This offering precedes the band's upcoming seventh studio album, which was recently completed with their preferred producer, Dave Otero (known for his work with Cattle Decapitation and Aborted).
This forthcoming record marks the band’s first featuring vocalist Ezra Haynes since 2014’s “Elements Of The Infinite”. Haynes shared his thoughts on the track: More...
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70,000 Tons Of Metal 2024 (Day One)
There are very few metal festivals that the attendees will lose sleep over waiting for the band announcements, 70,000 Tons Of Metal just might rank number one on that list. This is my sixth 70,000 Tons Of Metal, so I’m never surprised that many of the 60 bands are announced during the final two weeks leading up to the cruise ship’s departure date. At this point in my 70 Tons Of Metal exploits, I just know that something awesome is about to happen and to just enjoy the ride, but in this case, let’s just cruise man…
It’s amusing to read the comments in certain social media platforms dedicated to the festival. There always those that post things such as, “This is my last 70k Of Metal because it’s so unfair that we have to wait so long to know the full line-up.” I read many similar comments this year. They just don’t get it. Even though it’s nice to know the full line-up before reserving your spot on the boat, it’s more of a convenience. This festival isn’t about the line-up per se, it's about the full experience. This is also what this road report is about, my 2024, 70,000 Tons Of Metal experience.
The unofficial festival starts about a week before the actual sail date. For those that live in colder climates, they are usually the first to arrive and I don’t blame them. Normally, the average temperatures are very mild around late January and early February, however, this year it was a little cooler than average. Try telling that to any Canadian or Norwegian attending 70,000 Tons and they’ll laugh you off the beach.
There are several events that take place during the week leading up to the festival. There are some local warm-up shows, a few parties, BBQ’s and the original beach party located on Miami Beach. 70,000 Tons Of Metal is a community. It’s global and it’s welcoming to anyone and everyone that’s a fan of heavy music. There are no barriers or borders on board either. We were all here to have a fun time together and that’s part of the 70,000 Tons Of Metal experience.
I had a lot going on in my personal life leading up to this year’s festival, so my wife and I flew in the day before and checked out the beach party for a bit.
It was late afternoon when we arrived and by that time, they were getting ready for the annual beach party group photo. My wife and I are somewhat vertically challenged, so we took off our flip-flops and held them up so we could find ourselves easier once the photos were published. A few hours later, we saw some of the photos and because the beach party has grown exponentially over the years, the only thing we could see were the tips of our flip-flops. It was still awesome to see that mass of black t-shirts taking over the beach, that never gets old. More...
Kataklysm Premiere New Music Video "Goliath"
Kataklysm is currently streaming the music video for "Goliath" from their 2023 album of the same name. The video was directed and edited by Chris Kells Productions, streaming via YouTube for you below.
Comments Kataklysm's Maurizio Iacono: More...
Decapitated & Septicflesh To Tour North America
This spring, death metal fans will be treated to an epic night of music on the Cancel Culture Over North America 2024 tour. Death metal paragons, Decapitated, and symphonic death metallers SepticFlesh are heading on a 30-day co-billing trek with melodic death metal syndicate and labelmates, Kataklysm as direct support. The tour will commence on April 16 in Santa Ana and will make stops in Atlanta, Toronto, and Minneapolis before concluding in Los Angeles on May 19. Joining the bands as openers are technical melodic death metal band Allegaeon.
General admission tickets for the tour will go on sale on Monday, January, 29 at 7 AM, PST / 10 AM, EST.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
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Deathbringer's 2023 Highlights
Over the past decade, time has been scarce and the majority of my music purchases have been older releases that I've decided to check out or releases by bands I enjoy, usually a year or two late. As my kids have grown, I've been able to keep up with new releases a little more this year. Not enough to definitively give an opinion on the best releases of the year, but enough to check out a number of new releases in a timely manner. I've undoubtedly missed more new releases than I've heard. With that said, here are the releases that made it onto my radar and made up my highlights of 2023:
Cruachan "The Living and The Dead"
As a fan of folk metal, Cruachan is a band that must be followed. This year's release, "The Living and the Dead," hits the sweet spot of upbeat almost power-metal with heaviness like few others do. Sporting a wide array of instruments, like any good folk metal album should, and raspy vocals, the band steers clear of the full-on power metal vibes most of the time. More...
Kataklysm To Tour Europe With Fleshgod Apocalypse
Canuck hyper-blasters Kataklysm released their fifteenth full-length studio album, "Goliath," on August 11th. After conquering the stages of international festivals this summer with their outstanding and captivating live show, Kataklysm are now pleased to announce their return to Europe next year with more extensive touring, bringing their latest masterpiece "Goliath" to the masses. Today, the band have announced the dates of their Europe vs Goliath tour that will see the four-piece hitting the road in spring 2024.
The lineup will be completed by Italian symphonic death metal virtuosos Fleshgod Apocalyspe, and German slam death metal group, Stillbirth.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Marduk And Wind Rose Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has confirmed two more names for next year's edition of the floating festival. Joining the stacked lineup are Italian power metal dwarves Wind Rose and Swedish black metal stalwarts Marduk. The event is scheduled to take place from January 29th to February 2nd and will sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Dynazty
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Heidevolk
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Kataklysm
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
Marduk
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Scar Symmetry
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Wind Rose
Dynazty Added To 70000 Tons 2024 Lineup
Swedish power metal outfit Dynazty has been confirmed as the latest name for next year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which will take place from January 29th to February 2nd. The voyage will sail from Miami, Florida and head to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The current lineup is as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Heidevolk
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Kataklysm
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Heidevolk And Kataklysm Confirmed For 70000 Tons
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise have added a further two names for the 2024 edition of the event. Joining the already impressive lineup are Dutch folk metal outfit Heidevolk, as well as French Canadian death metal machine Kataklysm, who will be performing two very special sets for sailors on board 70000 Tons Of Metal. For the first time ever, they will exclusively play their Album "In the Arms of Devastation" in its entirety for one performance. For the other set they will exclusively play their album "Serenity in Fire" in it's entirety.
The cruise will take place from January 29th to February 2nd, sailing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Kataklysm Debuts "Dark Wings Of Deception" Video
For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate Kataklysm have delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. The band’s fifteenth full-length studio album, "Goliath," is now available for the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.
In celebration of the album release, Kataklysm offers fans the music video for "Dark Wings Of Deception" directed by David Brodsky for My Good Eye: Music Visuals. You can check it out below.
"Goliath" was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL by J-F Dagenais, who also produced and engineered the album. For the mixing and mastering, the band returned to Chris Clancy with assistance from Colin Richardson. The cover artwork required an image that captured the iconic battle of David versus Goliath theme that is echoed throughout the album while matching the power of the music. The band enlisted renowned Berlin based metal illustrator Eliran Kantor (Testament, Fleshgod Apocalypse) to create the artwork which who took the Kataklysm look and gave it a macabre filter that compliments the brooding sense of uneasiness that was felt during the writing and recording of the album. More...
Kataklysm Shares "Die As A King" Music Video
For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate Kataklysm have delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the globe. On August 11th, 2023 the band’s fifteenth full-length studio album "Goliath" will be unleashed unto the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.
Today, Kataklysm releases the second single, "Die As A King." The single is the prequel to the first single 'Bringer Of Vengeance' both lyrically as well as the theme of the video. Musically, "Die As A King" is the modern update of traditional death metal meets catchiness.
Maurizio Iacono comments, “'Die as a King' is the prequel to the first single 'Bringer of Vengeance,' the song shows the fall of King Richard I 'Lionheart' and the message is one of standing tall for your convictions until the end, even when facing certain death. The song embodies some of the Kataklysm melodic trademarks with a brutal undertone and groove-laden rhythmic section that intertwined with each other." More...